Civics EOC Practice Test Part 2

1.

Multiple Choice

2 mins

1 pt

How did passage of this legislation affect the political process in the United States?

It enforced the Fifteenth Amendment, protecting the right of racial minorities to vote.

It enforced the Nineteenth Amendment, protecting the right of women to vote.

It extended suffrage to U.S. citizens, allowing 18-year-olds to vote.

It extended suffrage to U.S. citizens, allowing 21-year-olds to vote.

2.

Multiple Choice

2 mins

1 pt

What happened in American schools after the 1954 U.S. Supreme Court decision in Brown v.

Board of Education?

States could continue segregation as long as facilities were separate but equal.

Individuals of different races voluntarily stopped all forms of school segregation.

The federal government ordered that states desegregate classes.

Desegregation was ordered for only high schools.

3.

Multiple Choice

2 mins

1 pt

Following the 1966 Supreme Court decision in Miranda v. Arizona, police began informing

people placed under arrest that they "have the right to remain silent." What basic freedom is this

meant to protect, and how does it affect arrested individuals?

The right to freedom of speech; it provides them with the ability to speak to their attorneys without fear of incrimination.

The protection against self-incrimination; it informs them that speaking to law enforcement could incriminate them.

The protection of due process; it prevents convicted offenders from receiving cruel and unusual punishments.

The right to freedom of assembly; it prevents law enforcement from asking them questions without the presence of an attorney.

4.

Multiple Choice

2 mins

1 pt

How do modern Democrats and Republicans view taxation?

Democrats tend to favor tax increases to support new social programs more than Republicans.

Republicans tend to favor tax increases to support new social programs more than Democrats.

Democrats tend to favor tax decreases, while Republicans tend to favor keeping tax rates the same.

Republicans tend to favor tax increases, while Democrats tend to favor keeping tax rates the same.

5.

Multiple Choice

2 mins

1 pt

The political campaign posters are for two candidates running for the U.S. Senate. According to the information on the posters, which individual would more likely vote for Aleksi Alho?

A voter concerned about leadership experience

A voter concerned about women’s rights

A voter concerned about protecting the rights of the accused

A voter concerned about rising unemployment in the state

6.

Multiple Choice

2 mins

1 pt

The political campaign posters below are for two candidates running for the U.S. Senate. According to the information on the posters, what is one reason Petra could be considered more qualified than Aleksi to be elected to the U.S. Senate?

Her business experience

Her educational experience

Her political experience

Her lobbyist experience

7.

Multiple Choice

2 mins

1 pt

James Madison wrote that “liberty is to faction what air is to fire.” After reading this, Jack points out that the Founders would have wanted more restrictions on lobbyists, special-interest groups, and media influencing the government. What would be a good counterargument?

Elected officials are better able to measure public opinion if there are no interfering factions.

Lobbyists will balance one another in government influence if they are subject to fewer laws.

Political ads, despite their biases, are best able to inform citizens when there are no regulations.

The media, despite its biases, are best able to monitor the government when they are free.

8.

Multiple Choice

2 mins

1 pt

This poster was displayed in 1947, at the beginning of the Cold War. How can the information on this poster best be categorized?

Entertainment

Informational

Propaganda

9.

Multiple Choice

2 mins

1 pt

This poster was displayed in 1876. What is primary goal of this propaganda poster?

To encourage people to move to government lands

To discourage people from moving to government lands

To encourage people to move to California

To discourage people from moving to California

10.

Multiple Choice

2 mins

1 pt

Flora is concerned because her little brother became ill at school. The doctor explains he has the flu. "I've seen an increase in flu cases among children the past few years," says the doctor. "Many children need flu shots, but their parents can't afford them." Flora decides to take action. Which should be Flora’s final step in attempting to encourage her community to provide lowcost

flu shots?

Identify public policy alternatives by talking to her doctor about options to locate funding for shots.

Outline her citizen-action plan to the local health department proposing it offer a low-cost vaccination clinic.

Evaluate public policy alternatives by speaking to federal health officials about similar efforts in other communities.

Conduct background research by visiting reliable web sites to read about side effects of flu shots.

11.

Multiple Choice

2 mins

1 pt

These charts compare public and private trash-collection services. Evelyn is preparing to speak to her fellow city council members about trash collection in the city.

She looks at a chart made by her aide. Which argument could she make in favor of using the current city trash-collection service instead of a private service?

Can replacement will be easier if the city service collects trash.

Recycling will increase if the city service collects trash.

Residents will pay less if the city service collects trash.

There will be more jobs available if the city service collects trash.

12.

Multiple Choice

2 mins

1 pt

Below are views for and against the increase of minimum wage. Which conclusion can be drawn from the views?

Minimum wage changes impact both small business owners and employees.

Minimum wage changes impact small-business owners more than employees.

Minimum wage changes impact employees more than small-business owners.

Minimum wage changes have little impact employees or small-business owners.

13.

Multiple Choice

2 mins

1 pt

Fred is a homeowner interested in conserving the desert surrounding his home. Michaela is a nurse at the local children's hospital with three children of her own. Carlos is the owner of a medical supply company active in the local running club. Gina is a community college student who will soon be transferring to the local university to

complete her degree. Which person would be most likely to vote “yes” to raise local taxes to pay for construction of a

new hospital?

Fred, because he wants the vacant lot near him to be used for construction

Michaela, because public funding would be split between two hospitals

Carlos, because he will profit from supplying the new business

Gina, because she will need to find work when she graduates

14.

Multiple Choice

2 mins

1 pt

Which example involves changing foreign policy?

Congress lifting the oil embargo on a formerly communist government

A Supreme Court hearing on worker discrimination based on national origin

Congress voting to construct an aid center in Florida for political refugees

A Supreme Court justice voting to take a case involving his country of birth

15.

Multiple Choice

2 mins

1 pt

Which action illustrates citizen participation in an international organization?

Samantha teaches others about the history of the United Nations (UN).

Jada volunteers to help raise funds for the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF).

Ethan writes a report on the origins of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).

David reads the annual report published by the World Trade Organization (WTO).

16.

Multiple Choice

2 mins

1 pt

The statement below justifies an international action. Which international action is President Johnson justifying with this speech?

Sending troops to stabilize a region

Using sanctions against a country

Sending humanitarian aid to a country

Using nuclear weapons to end a war

17.

Multiple Choice

2 mins

1 pt

What is the term for a type of government in which one person possesses unlimited power?

Socialism

Communism

Democracy

Autocracy

18.

Multiple Choice

2 mins

1 pt

Kayla sat in the meeting hall and listened to the different candidates for her state's open Senate seat. The candidates debated about their positions on issues. When Election Day came along, she voted for the candidate she thought would best serve her community’s interests. What form of government does Kayla have?

Direct democracy

Representative democracy

Oligarchy

Monarchy

19.

Multiple Choice

2 mins

1 pt

Who has the most power in a unitary system?

Central government

Local government

State government

Regional government

20.

Multiple Choice

2 mins

1 pt

This diagram shows two different forms of government. Which statement completes the diagram?

In a confederal system, city governments have the most power.

In a confederal system, international associations have the most power.

In a confederal system, state governments have the most power.

In a confederal system, the people have the most power.

21.

Multiple Choice

2 mins

1 pt

How are the responsibilities of the legislative and executive branches of government different when it comes to treaties?

U.S. Senate proposes treaties; the president carries out foreign treaties.

U.S. Senate negotiates foreign treaties; the president approves treaties.

U.S. Senate carries out foreign treaties; the president proposes treaties.

U.S. Senate ratifies treaties; the president negotiates foreign treaties.

22.

Multiple Choice

2 mins

1 pt

The newspaper headline below describes an event in U.S. history. Which parts of the national government participated in the process described in the newspaper headline?

Senate and president

House of Representatives and Senate

Supreme Court and president

Supreme Court and House of Representatives

23.

Multiple Choice

2 mins

1 pt

Which of the following accurately describes one way an amendment to the U.S. Constitution may be proposed?

Two-thirds of each house of Congress votes to propose.

Two-thirds of citizens nationwide vote to propose.

Three-fourths of state legislatures vote to propose.

Three-fourths of each house of Congress votes to propose.

24.

Multiple Choice

2 mins

1 pt

Why is a formal amendment process important?

To prevent the Supreme Court from being eliminated

To keep some states from being too powerful

To allow the Constitution to be adjusted as times change

To give the president a role in changing the government

25.

Multiple Choice

2 mins

1 pt

The chart lists some powers of the executive branch. Which of the following is also a power of the executive branch?

Appoints federal judges

Declares acts of Congress unconstitutional

Ratifies treaties

Impeaches and removes judges

26.

Multiple Choice

2 mins

1 pt

The diagram outlines the appeals path through a state court system. Which court completes the diagram?

Court of Veterans Appeals

Florida Supreme Court

U.S. court of appeals

State-level court of claims

27.

Multiple Choice

2 mins

1 pt

Claude runs a chain of tourist businesses in Florida. He imports T-shirts from Haiti to sell in his stores. One day, student protesters damage several of his shops, demanding that he pay his workers in Haiti a fair wage. Claude estimates the damage at $4,000. Claude sues the protestors

for the damage they cause. Where is the original jurisdiction of this case?

This is a local small-claims case.

This is a local challenge to international trade.

This is a federal small-claims case.

This is a federal challenge to international trade.

28.

Multiple Choice

2 mins

1 pt

Taylor took notes during his civics class comparing the U.S. Constitution with the state of Florida’s Constitution. However, he forgot to write down which set of features applied to which constitution. How can he tell the difference between them?

He remembers that the Florida Constitution does not have a bill of rights, but the U.S.Constitution does.

He remembers that the Florida Constitution does not allow for the executive branch to establish a cabinet, but the U.S. Constitution does.

He remembers that the Florida Constitution has five methods to propose an amendment, but the U.S. Constitution only has two.

He remembers that the Florida Constitution gives the executive branch power over military forces, while the U.S. Constitution does not.

29.

Multiple Choice

2 mins

1 pt

Which service is performed by local government?

Delivering mail

Granting teacher certificates

Minting quarters

Providing fire protection

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